9 Must-Watch Films Over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Now on Prime Video in May

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Each month, streaming platforms introduce numerous new titles to their collections, and Prime Video follows suit. Along with the many excellent Amazon Original series and films released every month, popular movies both classic and contemporary are also included in the lineup.

Where do you start to sift through them and identify the cream of the crop?


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  1. Babe
    (1995)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    95% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Chris Noonan


    Cast:

    James Cromwell, Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes


    What Is It About?

    Mild-mannered farmer Arthur Hoggett (played by Cromwell) acquires a piglet named Babe (voiced by Cavanaugh) at a local fair. Escaping becoming part of Christmas dinner due to Farmer Hoggett deciding to showcase him at the following event, Babe forms a connection with the nurturing border collie Fly (portrayed by Margolyes). He learns that he has the ability to gather sheep just like her. However, will the rest of the barnyard creatures, such as Rex—the possessive mate of Fly—embrace this non-conforming pig who defies traditional roles within their societal structure?

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  2. Her
    (2014)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    95% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Spike Jonze


    Cast:

    Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson


    What Is It About?

    Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. He starts the program and meets “Samantha” (Johansson), whose bright voice reveals a sensitive, playful personality. Though “friends” initially, the relationship soon deepens into love.

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  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    (2002)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    95% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Peter Jackson


    Cast:

    Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler


    What Is It About?

    It’s the continuing quest of Frodo and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam discover they are being followed by the mysterious Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas the Elf and Gimli the Dwarf encounter the besieged kingdom of Rohan.

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  4. The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
    (2003)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    94% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Peter Jackson


    Cast:

    Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler


    What Is It About?

    In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, as armies amass for a final battle, a member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. The sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo. Accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the wretched Gollum, he ventures into the dark heart of Mordor on his quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

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  5. September 5
    (2024) — streaming from May 27


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    93% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Tim Fehlbaum


    Cast:

    Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin


    What Is It About?

    During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.
    September 5
    is based on a true story.

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  6. The Fire Inside
    (2024) — streaming from May 27


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    93% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Rachel Morrison


    Cast:

    Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Olunike Adeliyi


    What Is It About?

    The Fire Inside
    It’s the inspiring real-life tale of Claressa Shields, who many consider to be the best female boxer ever. As a junior in high school from Flint, Michigan, Claressa, with the help of her rigorous mentor, Jason Crutchfield, overcomes every obstacle to claim the title as the inaugural American woman to secure an Olympic gold medal in boxing.

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  7. Traffic
    (2001)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    93% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Steven Soderbergh


    Cast:

    Michael Douglas, Benecio del Toro, Don Cheadle


    What Is It About?

    Traffic
    captures the intense dangers and significant hazards of the narcotics business, depicted across various interconnected narratives.

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  8. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    (2001)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    92% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    Peter Jackson


    Cast:

    Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler


    What Is It About?

    The destiny of humanity hinges upon the fate of the One Ring, an artifact that vanished ages ago. Various powerful factions persistently seek its recovery. However, chance has delivered it into the possession of a young hobbit called Frodo Baggins (Wood). He comes to own the Ring and enters legendary tales as a result. The path forward for Frodo is fraught with challenges; his mission is to obliterate the One Ring by casting it back into the flames at Mount Doom, the place of its creation.

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    THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
  9. Animal House
    (1978)


    Rotten Tomatoes Score:

    91% Certified Fresh


    Director:

    John Landis


    Cast:

    John Belushi, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland


    What Is It About?

    Freshmen who struggle with social skills attempt to join a fraternity at the famously wild Delta Tau Chi house and manage to become members. However, they face challenges as the college dean (played by John Vernon) harbors animosity towards the Deltas. They have been placed under “Double Secret Probation,” and he covertly instructs the Omega’s president (portrayed by James Daughton) to ensure their chapter gets shut down.

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    ANIMAL HOUSE


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